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As youth what is it that we ultimately want from our life? Happiness is certainly on the list, right? What is it that our parents want for us? Happiness, isn’t it? So, when we have the same goal, why do we end up having rough relations with them? What is the root of the communication gap that develops?
The goal is the same, but paths are many. There is a difference in the way we and our parents see things and sometimes we feel that they do not understand us. We like to explore life, while our parents advise us based on their experiences. A delicate balance needs to be maintained and with meditation, we become more aware and skilful in making the choices that strike a balance.
There are times when we might feel scared to share our goals and dreams with our parents, afraid of the way they might react or not confident of being able to explain what we want to do. We cannot escape having differing points of view. But when we meditate, we are able to communicate peacefully and skilfully. When we are calm, the tendency to react reduces and we are less likely to end up in a fight with them.We also develop the courage to stand by our decisions.
Recently a young 19-year-old boy shared, “I always wanted to be a singer but hesitated sharing it with my father because he wanted me to become an engineer. One morning after I meditated, I went up to him and after having a five hours long discussion, he finally agreed and let me be in the music band I wanted to be in. This was only possible because I mediated and was peacefully able to explain him that being in a band would keep me happy.”
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The goal is the same, but paths are many. There is a difference in the way we and our parents see things and sometimes we feel that they do not understand us. We like to explore life, while our parents advise us based on their experiences. A delicate balance needs to be maintained and with meditation, we become more aware and skilful in making the choices that strike a balance.
There are times when we might feel scared to share our goals and dreams with our parents, afraid of the way they might react or not confident of being able to explain what we want to do. We cannot escape having differing points of view. But when we meditate, we are able to communicate peacefully and skilfully. When we are calm, the tendency to react reduces and we are less likely to end up in a fight with them.We also develop the courage to stand by our decisions.
Recently a young 19-year-old boy shared, “I always wanted to be a singer but hesitated sharing it with my father because he wanted me to become an engineer. One morning after I meditated, I went up to him and after having a five hours long discussion, he finally agreed and let me be in the music band I wanted to be in. This was only possible because I mediated and was peacefully able to explain him that being in a band would keep me happy.”
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